Pushing The Machine By Hand; Installing The Recycler Cover - Toro 70184 Operator's Manual

Pushing the Machine by Hand

Important Always push the machine by hand. Never
tow the machine because transaxle damage may occur.
To Push the Machine
1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
2. Raise the grass collector to access the drive control rod.
3. Push the drive control rod in and slide it to the left to
lock it in place (Fig. 12). This disengages the drive
system and allows the wheels to turn freely.
4. Lower the grass collector.
5. Disengage the parking brake to push the machine.
To Operate the Machine
1. Raise the grass collector.
2. Slide the drive control rod to the right and pull it out
(Fig. 12). This engages the drive system.
3. Lower the grass collector.
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Figure 12
1. Push position
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2. Operate position
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Installing the Recycler Cover

A Recycler cover is included with the tractor. It is used
when you do not wish to bag grass clippings.
Danger
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place,
you and others are exposed to blade contact and
thrown debris. Contact with the rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower because the grass deflector routes
material down toward the turf. If the grass
deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
Never try to clear the discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to Off and rotate the ignition key to Off.
Also remove the key and pull the wire off of the
spark plug(s).
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO,
set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
2. Raise the grass collector and remove the bolt securing
the discharge tube to the rear plate.
3. Move the height of cut lever into the B or C position.
Remove the 3 screws, washers, and nuts attaching the
discharge chute to the mower (Fig. 13).
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Figure 13
1. Discharge chute
4. Remove the bolt, washer, and nut attaching the
discharge chute to the discharge tube (Fig. 13).
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2. Discharge tube